File #1 -- 3/11/1989]]> Most Bluffs seniors plan to go to college. May 11, 1985
School issues left unresolved. May 14, 1985
More tots to head off for school. May 19, 1985
More than 800 students to graduate this week. May 18, 1985
NCA: Holding a mirror up to schools. May 28, 1985
Schools debate state funding. June 19, 1985
Schools facing asbestos problem with no EPA funds. June 14, 1985
College may expand TV instruction. June 26, 1985
ISCAP earns schools' interest. June 30, 1985
Report: Tax plan could hurt schools. June 30, 1985
Southwest Iowa to have direct impact on education issues. June 5, 1985
School districts on verge of using new evaluations. July 15, 1985
School officials expecting slight dip in enrollment. September 4, 1985
School bus drivers must handle kids as easily as wheel. September 8, 1985
Counselors notice students riding conservative wave. September 14, 1985
Beer not only drink at students' parties. September 15, 1985
Local students score higher than national ACT average. September 25, 1985
School officials offer views on policy concerning AIDS. September 30, 1985
Council Bluffs, Iowa dropout rates down. October 1, 1985
Students find tests can occur at the dance, too. October 13, 1985
Bluffs schools hearing Baby Boom 'echo.' January 10, 1986
Bluffs school lunches: Prices up, but we're cheaper than Omaha. August 26, 1986
Only minor woes as school begins. September 2, 1986
Rural schools face falling enrollments. September 17, 1986
Lewis Central enrollment up, city dips some. September 17, 1986
Schools say lice cases no cause for alarm. September 19, 1986
Schools turn down free book covers, give own programs. October 2, 1986
State awards presented to Bluffs schools. October 1, 1986
Students given a lesson in classroom of politics. November 2, 1986
Bluffs school officials dispute woes cited in national study. November 16, 1986
Schools seek to improved programs. November 27, 1986
CB schools get artist residency funding. January 3, 1987
Suicide session brings a real crisis to life. February 28, 1987
Baby Boom 'echo' set to swamp U.S. schools. April 20, 1987
State accreditation standards 'take a shot' at small schools. April 20, 1987
New rules to raise school costs. April 30, 1985
Legislators: Teacher pay bill historic. May 11, 1989
Four students earn Merit scholarships. April 8, 1987
Ethnic dishes spice School lunch Week. October 14, 1987
Bluffs schools OK Spuds, but not beer. October 13, 1987
C.B. area schools ban 'party animal'. October 13, 1987
Foreign languages becoming more popular in area schools. November 23, 1987
C.B. schools ready for winter weather. November 30, 1987
Punishment, grades kept separate in C.B. December 3, 1987
Reasons why parents select church schools. January 31, 1988
Little school censorship seen. January 14, 1988
National Merit finalists named. February 25, 1988
C.B. schools cited for excellence, innovation. April 3, 1988
Report: Most students are computer Illiterate. April 5, 1988
Plans develop leader skills. May 8, 1988
14 groups earn 1 ratings at state music competition. May 9, 19888
Teens get taste of leading city. May 19, 1988
19 C.B. students enter inventions in state contest. May 23, 1988
900 class days later, Monica Roth perfect. May 25, 1988
Branstad eyes 'report card' rating Iowa public schools. August 5, 1988
New No. 2 post filled in schools. August 8, 1988
Students protest Clarinda busing. September 14, 1988
Hot issues, candidates spur SWI school turnout. September 14, 1988
Canvas makes few changes in school board vote totals. September 17, 1988
Area students National Merit semifinalists. September 18, 1988
C.B. students may see report card changes. September 19, 1988
Iowa leads nation in scores on college entrance exams. September 20, 1988
Leadership rally to focus on C.B. schools' progress. September 26, 1988
Drop in C.B. students will cut '89-90 budgets. September 29, 1988
Rats teach students. October 16, 1988
Survey: School fund plan favored. October 30, 1988
Audits gives C.B. schools good rating. November 2, 1988
C.B. sixth graders take own vote. November 6, 1988
Panel to chart learning needs. November 11, 1988
Low bid is $69,990 for C.B. Schools warehouse project. November 14, 1988
School fire, safety manuals funded. November 20, 1988
Contract mediation sought by L.C., C.B. school unions. November 21, 1988
Students put food on tables. November25, 1988
More science OK'd. December 7, 1988
New instructional programs, mandated standards face schools. January 1, 1989
Iowa State names 106 SWI students achievers. January 5, 1989
Schools fear costs of granting prayer. January 16, 1989
Asbestos removal power sought. January 22, 1989
SWI speech teams on to state contest. January 28, 1989
Enrollment bill forces schools to make grade. January 29, 1989
SWI educators favor open enrollment. January 29, 1989
100 SWI youths will compete in academic meet. February 10, 1989
Student testers decide if menu makes grade. February 17, 1989
Students love first-hand puppet theater experience. February 19, 1989
SWI lawmakers eye school funding pie. February 26, 1989
School officials say no need for censor. February 27, 1989
$39.6 million budget draws few school board comments. March 1, 1989
2 C.B. school teams to enter Brain Bowl. March 8, 1989
'Doohickey' wins spelling bee. March 19, 1989
SWI students named state of Iowa scholars. April 3, 1989
SWI pupils advance in history test. April 17, 1989
25 SWI students selected for foundation scholarships. April 26, 1989
Pace quickens for yearbook staffs. March 25, 1991
C.B. pupils bone up on nutrition. March 29, 1991.
New teachers love the children. April 5, 1991
P.E. gets mixed reviews. April 8, 1991.,Rue, Franklin win FINE awards. April 10, 1991
Late aid payments may force schools to borrow funds. May 13, 1991
Schools beating heat with fans and water. May 29, 1991
Classes winding down at Bluffs schools. May 30, 1991
School supplies, prices on rise. August 20, 1991
Schools should be ready next week. August 24, 1991
Students face long, hot day. August 26, 1991
One extra 'student' picked up hanging around outside school. August 29, 1991
L.C. 'throws rascals out.' September 11, 1991
Fremont spends $795 per person and leads a list. September 11,
Current affairs just that. September 12, 1991
Vocational program to start next year. October 5, 1991
Students help start recycling. October 5, 1991
Open houses set at 'new schools.' October 14, 1991
Bands marching to another tune. October 16, 1991
Red Ribbon week events to promote drug-free youths. October 17, 1991
Motels, liquor stores asked to turn in homecoming partiers. October 15, 1991
Bluffs schools conducting host of drug-free activities. October 22, 1991
Abraham Lincoln group takes theater to youngsters in Bluffs. October 23, 1991
Iowa schools record increase of 8,030 in enrollment this year. October 24, 1991
No major surprises reported as Bluffs parents meet teachers. October 13, 1991
'Schools' 'catch 22' students. November 1, 1991
'No surprises' in school report. November 20, 1991
School boards focus on cuts. November 21, 1991
Students look forward to turn of century. November 24, 1991
Environment top concern for graduates of year 2000. November 25, 1991
Schools, cars top list of changes. November 25, 1991
Future hard to grasp for the class of 2004. November 25, 1991
A.L. seniors see gambling mecca. November 25, 1991
Seniors not optimistic about local job market. November 25, 1991
Freshmen stress college degrees. November 25, 1991
Tykes talk turkey, kindergarten cooks. November 25, 1991
'Waldo' look-alikes help stock pantry. November 27, 1991
Bluffs educators chosen for panel on TV town meeting. November 29, 1991
All-day classes bridge kindergarten gaps. November 29, 1991
Tests show students who need all-day classes. November 19, 1991
Grade schools earn high marks. December 4, 1991
Over half students eligible for cut-rate meals. December 12, 1991
History to flavor school cookbook. December 16, 1991
Program groups three classes into one. December 20, 1991
Schools find shortage of substitutes. December 2, 1991
Average age of Bluffs teachers i down. December 28, 1991
School guards find rewards in children. January 29, 1992
Sidney, Hamburg wary of sharing. January 29, 1991
Districts' plans on again, off again. January 29, 1992
Students support sharing. January 29, 1992
Irwin-Kirkman, Manilla set to merge. January 29, 1991
Tre-Center consolidation solved schools' problems. January 29, 1991
Student teaching an 'eye-opener.' February 3, 1992
It's report-card time for Bluffs students. February 6, 1992
Jobs routine for most students. February 7, 1991
Volunteers help young readers. February 22, 1991
Schools get tough on fighting. February 22, 1992
School levy to go up 3 [cents]. February 26, 1992
Bluffs teachers get 2.9% raises. March 9, 1992
3.2 percent cap on administrator raises approved. May 20, 1992
Board to act on new phones for 4 schools. January 7, 1992
Kindergartners like school. January 11, 1991
Bluffs students to hear King's 'Dream' speech. January 13, 1992
Truancy program seems to be working. February 1992
Student fees on the rise for summer driver's ed. April 9, 1992
Survey says drug classes No. 1 need. April 16, 1992
Mother says gang 'jumped' teen. April 21, 1992
Parents promote 'prom purity.' May 1, 1992
Holder retires after 41 years. May 16, 1992
Tea scheduled Sunday for retiring school workers. May 16, 1992
Bluffs schools to trim budget by $145,000. May 20, 1992
Bluffs grad classes bit larger this spring. May 21, 1992
Teachers save life of another. May 21, 1992
As days count down, students look ahead to summer vacation. May 29, 1992
]]> Bluffs Lunch Program Gets Federal Boost. March 26, 1969
School Lunches Increased 5 Cents. August 19, 1970
Cutting The Can Is A New Game For Food Supervisor. August 26, 1970
Patients Notified Of New Lunch Policies. January 7, 1971
Bluffs School Lunches To Stay At Lower Price. March 29, 1972
School lunchtime requires planning. October 12, 1975
Reduced-price meals to be dime; At school lunches. January 4, 1979
High marks for C.B. food service. February 24, 1979
Income guidelines, school lunch $ rise. August 23, 1984
School lunches; C.B. schools are trying to compete with lure of fast food. October 20, 1985
Rules set for free school lunches. August 30, 1987
Police called to free lunch site, youths barred because of fight. July 15, 1988
C.B.'s for-profit lunches questioned. May 5, 1988
C.B. summer lunch program a success. June 16, 1988
C.B. school lunch program caters to young taste buds. March 9, 1988
C.B. high schools raise lunch prices. July 20, 1989]]> Peterson closing subject of public hearing. May 1, 1986
Method of answering at hearing draws complaints from CCI group. May 1, 1986
School panel considers transportation changes. September 26, 1986
Efficiency group chooses leadership. July 30, 1986
Report: Teacher pay here lagging b behind. August 13, 1986
Hearing at Myers draws about 70. May 6, 1986
School proposals aimed at efficiency. November 5, 1986
]]> '85]]> Four Meet Filing Deadlines For School Board Elections. July 31, 1975
No last-minute rush of Filers for school boards. August 2, 1979
Board candidates give opinions. August 29, 1979
School forum is Thursday. September 4, 1979
School board candidates answer questions. September 7, 1979
Tuesday is reckoning day for board candidates. September 9, 1979
C.B. School Candidate Forum IS Thursday. September 9, 1971
Two newcomers on Bluffs school board. September 12, 1979
Vote total called good. September 11, 1979
Unofficial returns. September 12, 1979
Robertson gains votes for CB School board. September 14, 1979
School candidates ready for forums. August 27, 1979
Carrithers credits 'plain talk' for win. September 10, 1980
Voters get chance to hear candidates. September 5, 1982
CB School Board candidates answer Nonpareil questions. September 10, 1982
School Board election Tuesday. September 12, 1982
Three file for local school boards. July 16, 1984
ISD teacher seeking C.B. school board seat. August 1, 1984
Four more enter school board race. August 3, 1984
Faust leads C.B. vote getters. September 12, 1984
School election nominations open. July 8, 1985
Monroe files school board papers. July 29, 1985
Faust files; deadline is today. August 1, 1985
Capel files for Bluffs board. July 31, 1985
Six seek Bluffs school board seats. August 2, 1985
Only one of school board contests is a race. August 6, 1985
Candidate for school board is not running. September 6, 1985
Six school board seats up for election. September 8, 1985
School elections approach without fanfare. September 9, 1985
Carrithers, Parrot head school boards. September 17, 1985
Faust, two newcomers earn seats on board. September 11, 1985
12 seek school seats in Bluffs, L. Central. August 1, 1986
School candidates study finances, curriculum. September 7, 1986
Carta wins incumbent's school seat. September 10, 1986
School board members to take oaths of office. September 15, 1986
Sealock will head Bluffs school board, September 18, 1986
Voters to choose 4 board members in school election. July 10, 1987
Monroe won't seek new term on board. July 22, 1987
Two more seeking school board posts. July 30, 1987
Nine seek school board seats; a last-minute rush fills ballot. July 31, 1987
Forum set for board candidates. August 14, 1987
Candidates: Tax hike should be 'last resort'. September 4, 1987
Nine school candidates square off Tuesday. September 6, 1987
Election defeat won't dampen candidates' interest in schools. September 9, 1987
Johnson, Anderson winners. September 9, 1987
C.B. Board re-elects Sealock as president. September 22, 1987
Four seeking re-election to C.B., L.C. school boards. July 14, 1988
Monroe and Bohls seek school posts. August 3, 1988
No races, small turnout seen in school election. August 5, 1988
Some races in school elections. August 28, 1988
No opposition for spots on C.B. School Board. September 11, 1988
Lower election cost expected. September 12, 1988
Election turnout 1.8 pct. September 14, 1988
Low-cost campaigns for school boards. September 23, 1988
10 pct. may vote in school elections. September 10, 1990
Late start cuts cost of election. September 11, 1990
Blum will run for Lew Central board. July 16, 1992
Petersen seeks another term on Council Bluffs School Board. July 16, 1992
Losh seeks seat on Bluffs school board. July 25, 1992
Headen, Smith may run for school board. July 27, 1992
8 running for 3 Bluffs school posts; No races for Lew Central, Iowa Western. July 31, 1992
Forum to spotlight school candidates. August 19, 1992
Forum spotlights candidates. September 9, 1994
Incumbents ousted from area boards. September 14, 1994
Incumbents win in Council Bluffs. September 14, 1994
]]> Old Settlers Event Will Mark Harrison Centennial August 2, 1953
Magnolia People Are Happy About Their School Addition October 23, 1953
Changing Times Topic At Magnolia Picnic August 16, 1963
Magnolia Masonic Temple Slated To Become Museum November 23, 1966
Time Leaves Strange Mark June 9, 1974
Log Cabin Is Magnolia's Symbol April 27, 1980
Magnolia Man Charged After Weekend Chases May 31, 1988]]> ]]> Fixtures . . . and rug in Magnolia Masonic Temple are well over 100 years old. All furniture was handmade by a former member.

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Oldest Building . . . in Magnolia is Masonic Hall, located on corner near the town pump which was "retired" several years ago.]]> Magnolia_IA_11_23_1966_002.jpg]]> Residents of Magnolia point with pride at the little log cabin located in their city park. Although the cabin is not old, it is a replica of the typical home of early settlers in the community. The cabin, open to the public, houses relics which have been collected from the community's early settlers. Magnolia is considered one of the historic spots in Iowa.

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This is the interior of the cabin. Its relics date back to days shortly after the Civil War. Each article is labeled. The collection includes practically everything from flintlock pistols and broadaxes to old tea kettles.]]> Magnolia_IA_10_19_1934_002.jpg]]> Magarrell Sells Part Of His Firm; To Enlarge Other September 27, 1957
1861-Style Patriotism Is Displayed By 36-Star Flag - On Fourth Of July July 4, 1961
A.L. Classmates Reunited Here September 11, 1971]]> (see also Mall of the Bluffs)]]> (see also Mall of the Bluffs)]]> Mall Could End Renewal Here September 12, 1972
Gendlers 'Can't Believe' Anyone Opposes Mall September 13, 1972
Retail Demand Lacking For Two Shopping Centers September 13, 1972
Developers Of Mall Deny It Would Kill Renewal Plan September 21, 1972
Gendler Eyes Mall Start By April 1 October 10, 1972
Developers Negotiating With Tenants For Center October 18, 1972
City Resolution Fixes Shopping Center Rules November 7, 1972
Now Things Are Different November 10, 1972
'Tenants Signed' For Shop Center November 16, 1972
Charge Gendler Obscuring Facts On C.B. Renewal November 28, 1972
Mall Improvement Sum Questioned November 30, 1972
Gendler Critical Of Announcements January 6, 1973
Madison Mall Gets Blessing March 1, 1978
Madison Mall Project Under Way April 30, 1978
Madison Mall Work Scheduled July 18, 1979
Madison Mall Won't Be Sold September 18, 1979]]> (see also Mall of the Bluffs)]]> (Formerly Eighth Street School)
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Began using school 12/4/53]]> Release Sketch of 8th Street School; $350,000 Building Would Face Ave. G. February 17, 9252
Eighth Street School Is Old, Lacks Many Facilities. February 28, 1952
Lay Cornerstone at New School; Hail Building as 'Dream Come True'. March 24, 1953
'Big Move' Continues At Tinley; Students Have Fun; $344,000 School Opens Monday. December 5, 1953
Names School for Mathew A. Tinley; Board Honors Noted Doctor, Army Officer. July 29, 1953
To Vacate Oldest School On Friday; New Tinley School To Replace Eighth Street. December 1, 1953
Honor Dr. Mathew Tinley At Dedication Of School. January 20, 1954
Board Authorizes Soil Tests At Tinley School; To Check Need For More Pilings. January 8, 1957
School day-care center work will cost $141,283. April 6, 1968
Tinley may get child care. April 4, 1988
School day-care center to serve dual purpose. July 11, 1988]]>